US Bridges

KY-32 over Yatesville Resevoir

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 5.3 MI W JCT Old US 23 · Structure no. 064B00079N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
886
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-32 over Yatesville Resevoir is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-32 over Yatesville Resevoir in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 886 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-32
CrossesYatesville Resevoir
Location5.3 MI W JCT Old US 23
RouteState Highway 32
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.0475, -82.79167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2020)
Projected traffic886 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-32 over Yatesville Resevoir built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-32 over Yatesville Resevoir in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-32 over Yatesville Resevoir carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-32 over Yatesville Resevoir?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-32 over Yatesville Resevoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.